PAW Patrol, Shimmer & Shine, the Teletubbies and More to Help Spread Festive Cheer at intu Trafford Centre's 2018 Christmas Toy Parade | Nick Jr. UK

A free Magical Christmas Parade is coming to the Trafford Centre - with Paw Patrol, Shimmer and Shine, Teletubbies, PJ Masks, In The Night Garden, and more!

Nick Jr. favourites will be among the kids' characters entertaining the crowds

A Magical Christmas Parade is coming to intu Trafford Centre next month - bringing a host of favourite children's characters!

Characters from Paw Patrol, Shimmer and Shine, Teletubbies, Lego Batman and In the Night Garden will be among the line-up at two show-stopping parades.

The event first took place last year when hundreds of visitors flocked to see 'the north west's biggest Christmas toy parade'.

Organisers say this year's spectacular 'will once again be bringing the magic of Christmas to intu Trafford Centre'.

Filled with fairy-tale music, beautiful dance medleys and festive magic – the 'captivating Christmas show' will burst into the Orient with two show-stopping parades at 11.30am and 2.30pm on Saturday 17th November 2018.

The 'enchanting performances' will give families a chance to see their favourite children’s characters alongside 'a dazzling array' of princes, princesses, dancers and many more.

Father Christmas will take a brief break from his time in the centre’s new Christmas grotto to appear in the procession and welcome the crowds to the Christmas event.

Shimmer and Shine

The full Magical Christmas Parade cast includes:

- Chase and Marshall taking a break from their rescue missions in Nickelodeon’s much-loved PAW Patrol

- Shimmer and Shine, Nickelodeon’s twin-sister genies in training

- Teletubbies Tinky Winky and Po

- Catboy, Owlette and Gekko, the mini superheroes from PJ Masks in their trademark pyjamas

- Iggle Piggle and Upsy Daisy, making a special trip from the Night Garden

- Virgil from the Thunderbirds on a special festive mission

- Characters from the Sylvanian Families

- Peter Rabbit, taking some time away from Famer McGregor’s garden

- Lego Batman from Legoland Discovery Centre’s

- A cast of magical fairy-tale princes and princesses

- Father Christmas leading the way in his trademark red coat

Alison Niven, regional centre director at intu Trafford Centre, told the Manchester Evening News: “Our Magical Christmas Parade was a huge hit last year bringing a smile to thousands of little festive faces. It’s the perfect festive mix of family fun, music and dancing that is sure to make a great Christmas day out.”

“And with our brand-new Christmas grotto, the chance to go on the intu Christmas Wheel outside the centre and many more events planned over the next two months – it’s really beginning to feel like the magic of Christmas has started.”

The characters will be joined on the day by volunteers from the NSPCC, who will be on the malls to sell sparkly badges and bracelets, and to take donations for the charity.

“Our volunteers will be in the centre on the day shining a light on the vital work of the NSPCC and selling our Christmas products. Every penny donated will go towards helping us to protect children across the region."

Families are advised to arrive early to secure a good spot for the parades.

Photos from intu Trafford Centre’s 2017 Christmas toy parade can be found here on Manchester Evening News website!

For more details of the festive events at the Trafford Centre, visit the intu Trafford Centre website.

From https://intu.co.uk/traffordcentre:

Magical Christmas parade

About this event

Venue: The Orient
When: 17 Nov

The biggest toy parade the north-west has ever seen is BACK and bringing the magic of Christmas to intu Trafford Centre once again. Filled with music, dance and festive fun – a captivating Christmas carnival will literally burst out into the Orient with two show-stopping parades.

Come along and see your children’s favourite characters including PJ Masks, Teletubbies, Paw Patrol, Shimmer and Shine and many more, alongside a dazzling array of princesses, princes, dancers and many more.

Father Christmas will take a brief break from his time in the grotto to appear in the procession and welcome the crowds.

Keep an eye on our social channels as the full line up of the Magical Christmas Parade cast will be coming soon.

Catch the parade at 11:30am and 2:30pm on Saturday 17 November- make sure you're here early to grab a good spot!

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Kids' Cartoons GROWN UP: Peppa Pig, Dora the Explorer, Doc McStuffins, Sesame Street, & more! | Butch Hartman

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Nickelodeon Presents Second Seasons Of Hit Series "Kuu Kuu Harajuku" And "Teletubbies" In July On Nick Jr. USA

Original Nickelodeon USA Press Release via NickPress.com:

NICKELODEON PRESENTS SECOND SEASONS OF HIT SERIES

KUU KUU HARAJUKU AND TELETUBBIES IN JULY ON NICK JR. CHANNEL

Brand-New Episodes of Gwen Stefani’s Kuu Kuu Harajuku Begin Friday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT);

Season Two of Teletubbies Premieres Monday, July 17, at 2 p.m. (ET/PT)

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NEW YORK–July 5, 2017– Kids can celebrate summer with the awesome band of friends—Love, Angel, Music, Baby and G—and the beloved Teletubbies, as Nickelodeon debuts second seasons of hit series Kuu Kuu Harajuku and Teletubbies in July on the Nick Jr. channel. The new season of Gwen Stefani’s Kuu Kuu Harajuku will premiere on Friday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT), and Teletubbies will premiere on Monday, July 17, at 2 p.m. (ET/PT).

Kuu Kuu Harajuku, co-created and executive produced by global superstar Gwen Stefani, will continue to follow the kuu kuu adventures of the band HJ5—Love, Angel, Music, Baby and G—through their super-cute world of music, fashion and style. Facing higher stakes and crazier falls, HJ5 are no longer a band struggling to make the scene. They are part of the scene and the competition is fierce. HJ5 will discover that maintaining success is more difficult than finding success, while their manager, Rudie, continues to mess up important situations.

In the Kuu Kuu Harajuku premiere, “Training Day/Multi Tasking,” HJ5 is booked to perform a concert on the Trans Harajuku Express but they are missing one thing–tickets. They give the concert for the ages, playing and dancing in and on various modes of transportation, as they try to keep up with the speeding train. Then, Rudie accidentally double-books the band. Rather than cancel one of the gigs, G wants them to play both gigs at once. New episodes of Kuu Kuu Harajuku will continue to rollout every Friday at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

Teletubbies continues to reflect children’s real life experiences as the four iconic characters forge meaningful bonds with their tiny friends, the Tiddlytubbies. The series introduces all-new elements, including the honk-honk Tubby Car and an area of Teletubbyland called the Hidey Hup, a beautiful hidden glade containing equipment for physical Teletubby fun. Full of exploration, Teletubbies inspires confidence and curiosity in preschoolers, and nurtures childhood development. Teletubbies is produced by DHX Media.

In the Teletubbies season two premiere, “Close the Gate/Trailer,” the Teletubbies accidentally leave the Tiddlytubbies’ gate open and search for missing Mi-Mi, RuRu and Baa. Then, they discover an extra special trailer on the Tubby Custard Ride. Teletubbies will air regularly weekdays at 2 p.m. (ET/PT) through August on the Nick Jr. channel.

Nick Jr., the 24-hour network from Nickelodeon dedicated to preschoolers and moms, currently reaches almost 73 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite TV. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nick Jr. and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Nick Jr. USA To Premiere "Teletubbies" Season Two On Monday, July 17th

Nick Jr. USA will start to premiere the second season of the popular preschool series Teletubbies from weekdays from 2:00pm ET/PT from Monday 17th July 2017!

The new Teletubbies series features the iconic characters Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po. In each episode, children are invited to enter the bright, safe, and fun world of Teletubbyland, a world full of love and laughter, and where all are encouraged to explore and investigate the world around them.

Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po continue to laugh, learn and play in season two of the new Teletubbies series (30 half-hour episodes, produced by DHX Media). This season introduces new elements to delight another generation of devotees, including the brand-new honk-honk Tubby Car and an area of Teletubbyland called the Hidey Hup, a beautiful hidden glade containing equipment for physical Teletubbies fun, including the Tubby Bouncy, Tubby Slidey, Tubby Uppy Downy and the Tubby Spinny.

In typical Teletubbies style, they drive to the Hidey Hup in their brand-new honk-honk Tubby Car, singing the infectious Tubby Car song as they travel. The Teletubbies extend their friendship to the adorable and intrepid little Tiddlytubbies–Mi-Mi, Daa Daa, Baa, Ping, RuRu, Nin, Duggle Dee and Umby Pumby–who have their own sing-along signature song. Also, look out for the story of pink tubby custard turning green and a very special Tubby Custard ride carriage for the Noo-noo.

Full of exploration, Teletubbies inspires confidence and curiosity in preschoolers, and nurtures childhood development.

Online at nickjr.com, parents and children can find out more about the show and watch fantastic video clips, including full-length episodes.

Below is a list of currently announced brand-new Teletubbies season two episodes set to debut on Nick Jr. in July 2017:

Monday 17th July 2017 at 2:00pm - Close the Gate: The Teletubbies accidentally leave the Tiddlytubbies' gate open, and some of them escape into Home Dome! The Teletubbies must find them all and then close the gate. In Tummy Tales, a boy is helped to close the gate after sheep. (#1601)

Monday 17th July 2017 at 2:15pm - Trailer: When it's time for the Tubby Custard Ride, there's a special trailer the Teletubbies haven't seen before. It's for The Noo-Noo who gets to go on a special Tubby Custard Ride. In Tummy Tales, two children have a ride on a pedal bike trailer to a playground. (#1602)

Tuesday 18th July 2017 at 2:00pm - Say Hello: Tinky Winky and Laa-Laa are in Home Dome when the Tubby Phone rings. It's Dipsy and Po calling from the Tubby Mobile to say Hello. In Tummy Tales, some children speak to their distant grandfather via Skype on a tablet. (#1603)

Tuesday 18th July 2017 at 2:15pm - Picnic: The Teletubbies go on a very special picnic together. Lots of Tubby Toast pops out of the Dup Dup and lands on the picnic plates for the Teletubbies to munch. (#1604)

Wednesday 19th July 2017 at 2:00pm - Honk Honk: The Teletubbies hear a 'honk' twice in the distance and the Tubby Car approaches. It drives the Teletubbies across Teletubbyland as they sing the Tubby Car song. (#1605)

Wednesday 19th July 2017 at 2:15pm - Not Enough Room: The Teletubbies are about to go on the Tubby Custard Ride with the hat, bag, ball and scooter when they realise there is not enough room. The Noo-Noo looks after their things. In Tummy Tales, there is not enough room for some people to get on a boat to cross the river so they have to wait for the second time that the boat comes back. (#1606)

Thursday 20th July 2017 at 2:00pm - Tickly: The Teletubbies enjoy doing Round and Round the Garden, especially the end of the rhyme where they all tickle each other. The Tiddlytubbies have tickly fun too. (#1607)

Thursday 20th July 2017 at 2:15pm - Spinning: The Teletubbies were spinning on their chairs until the Magic Windmill spins. In Tummy Tales, the Teletubbies watch children playing with spinning tops. The Teletubbies travel by Tubby Car to the Hidey Hup, where they all spin around on the Tubby Spinny. (#1608)

Friday 21st July 2017 at 2:00pm - Toast: The Teletubbies eat lots of Tubby Toast and make a huge pile of crumbs. Luckily, the Noo-Noo is on hand to clean up. In Tummy Tales, a a boy is helped by his father to make toast. Later on, the Teletubbies had more toast-but there was only one piece left so it went across the table, into the Tiddlytubbies' play area and then to the Noo-Noo, who sucked it up. (#1609)

Friday 21st July 2017 at 2:15pm - Bouncing: The Teletubbies bounce inside before the Magic Windmill spins and in Tummy Tales, children bounce on trampolines at a trampoline park. Laa-Laa and Po drive the Tubby Car to the Hidey Hup and take turns on the Tubby Bouncy. Tinky Winky and Dipsy arrive and they have a go at bouncing too. (#1610)

Monday 24th July 2017 at 2:00pm - Didgeridoo: Tinky Winky learns to play the didgeridoo. In Tummy Tales, children make and play with didgeridoos. The Teletubbies do a special didgeridoo Tubby Phone Dance. Tiddlytubby Ping loves the didgeridoo too. (#1611)

Tuesday 25th July 2017 at 2:00pm - Teddy Bear: Po finds a teddy bear in Teletubbyland. Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po excitedly show the teddy to the Tiddlytubbies and they all love it very much.In Tummy Tales, a child takes her nursery's teddy bear on a mountain train to get to the ski slopes. (#1612)

Wednesday 26th July 2017 at 2:00pm - Sliding Down: The Tubby Car takes the Teletubbies to the Hidey Hup where they discover the Tubby Slidey. Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po have great fun sliding down again and again. (#1613)

Thursday 27th July 2017 at 2:00pm - Blow: It's a windy day and the Teletubbies collect lots of leaves that have blown off the trees. The leaves go everywhere in Home Dome, so the Noo-noo cleans up. (#1614)

Friday 28th July 2017 at 2:00pm - Greens: Tinky Winky, Laa-Laa and Po pick delicious green beans. The Noo-Noo puts the beans into the Tubby Custard Machine and out comes tasty, green Tubby Custard. In Tummy Tales, a child picks their own greens and eats them with their mom and dad. (#1615)

Monday 31st July 2017 at 2:00pm - TBA (#1616)

Tuesday 1st August July 2017 at 2:00pm - TBA (#1617)

Wednesday 2nd August 2017 at 2:00pm - TBA (#1618)

Thursday 3rd August 2017 at 2:00pm - TBA (#1619)

Friday 4th August 2017 at 2:00pm - TBA (#1620)

Fans can also watch classic episodes from the original '90s series on NOGGIN, Nickelodeon’s video subscription service for preschoolers.

More Nick: Get ready to meet Sunny and her friends in the brand-new series Sunny Day, premiering Monday 21st August 2017, only on Nickelodeon USA!

As the flagship property in DHX Media’s strategy to build global brands, the new Teletubbies continues to perform extremely well and is gaining global momentum. The global licensing program is growing rapidly, with more than 85 top-tier licensees already on board, underscoring its position as one of the best-loved and most recognizable international properties. Licensees in core categories include Character Options (award-winning Master Toy line, with distribution in North America and Northern Europe by Spin Master and Southern Europe by Giochi Preziozi) and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (DVD and EST) as well as book publishers Egmont (global rights excluding North America and China) and Simon & Schuster (North America).

The new Teletubbies TV show was commissioned and premiered in the UK by CBeebies, and has been picked up by 23 broadcasters worldwide to date, as well as Amazon Prime Video in the U.K.

The new Teletubbies follows the same well-loved characters and styling as the original but has been visually modernized by DHX Media and award-winning U.K. production company, Darrall Macqueen, bringing a refreshed and contemporary look and feel to one of the world’s best-loved preschool properties.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Introduces Interactive, Play-Along Preschool Videos In NOGGIN App On iOS!

Sources: Zap2it TV Listings, TheFutonCritic.com, Teletubbies Wiki; H/T: ToonZone Forums member Toons Fan.

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Nick Jr. USA To Premiere "Teletubbies" Season 2 On Monday 17th July 2017

Nick Jr. USA will start to premiere the second season of the popular preschool series Teletubbies from Monday 17th July 2017!

The new Teletubbies series features the iconic characters Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po. In each episode, children are invited to enter the bright, safe, and fun world of Teletubbyland, a world full of love and laughter, and where all are encouraged to explore and investigate the world around them.

Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po continue to laugh, learn and play in season two of the new Teletubbies series (30 half-hour episodes, produced by DHX Media). This season introduces new elements to delight another generation of devotees, including the brand-new honk-honk Tubby Car and an area of Teletubbyland called the Hidey Hup, a beautiful hidden glade containing equipment for physical Teletubbies fun, including the Tubby Bouncy, Tubby Slidey, Tubby Uppy Downy and the Tubby Spinny.

In typical Teletubbies style, they drive to the Hidey Hup in their brand-new honk-honk Tubby Car, singing the infectious Tubby Car song as they travel. The Teletubbies extend their friendship to the adorable and intrepid little Tiddlytubbies–Mi-Mi, Daa Daa, Baa, Ping, RuRu, Nin, Duggle Dee and Umby Pumby–who have their own sing-along signature song. Also, look out for the story of pink tubby custard turning green and a very special Tubby Custard ride carriage for the Noo-noo.

Full of exploration, Teletubbies inspires confidence and curiosity in preschoolers, and nurtures childhood development.

Online at nickjr.com, parents and children can find out more about the show and watch fantastic video clips, including full-length episodes.

Fans can also watch classic episodes from the original '90s series on NOGGIN, Nickelodeon’s video subscription service for preschoolers.

More Nick: Get ready to meet Sunny and her friends in the brand-new series Sunny Day, premiering Monday 21st August 2017, only on Nickelodeon USA!

As the flagship property in DHX Media’s strategy to build global brands, the new Teletubbies continues to perform extremely well and is gaining global momentum. The global licensing program is growing rapidly, with more than 85 top-tier licensees already on board, underscoring its position as one of the best-loved and most recognizable international properties. Licensees in core categories include Character Options (award-winning Master Toy line, with distribution in North America and Northern Europe by Spin Master and Southern Europe by Giochi Preziozi) and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (DVD and EST) as well as book publishers Egmont (global rights excluding North America and China) and Simon & Schuster (North America).

The new Teletubbies TV show was commissioned and premiered in the UK by CBeebies, and has been picked up by 23 broadcasters worldwide to date, as well as Amazon Prime Video in the U.K.

The new Teletubbies follows the same well-loved characters and styling as the original but has been visually modernized by DHX Media and award-winning U.K. production company, Darrall Macqueen, bringing a refreshed and contemporary look and feel to one of the world’s best-loved preschool properties.

More Nick: Nickelodeon Introduces Interactive, Play-Along Preschool Videos In NOGGIN App On iOS!

Original source: Nick and More; H/T: ToonZone Forums member PinkiePie97

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Nickelodeon News Bytes - Monday 27th February 2017

NickALive!'s pick of Nickelodeon news, highlights and more from around the internet!:

- Nickelodeon UK backs 2017 Blackpool Light Fund event!

- Shane's Inspiration, an international nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs that foster social inclusion for children with disabilities, is hosting its 16th annual fundraising gala on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Game Shakers star Cree Cicchino as a honoree.

- Netflix UK to add episodes 9-13 of Power Rangers Dino Super Charge on Wednesday 15th March 2017!

Former Nickelodeon star Steve Burns from Blue's Clues (US version) is now in a band with Steven Drozd of The Flaming Lips! The 43-year-old, who cut his teeth on acting by playing the quirky, mystery-solving owner of a blue cartoon puppy in the '90s, is now writing and performing music for the pint-sized crowd in the group STEVENSTEVEN. Their album, "Foreverywhere," which debuted Friday, features 11 songs that are not quite just for kids. The first single off the album "The Unicorn and Princess Rainbow" has hints of David Bowie and Neil Diamond and is complete with a psychedelic guitar solo. "It was a little bit of rebelling against the clichés of what makes kiddie music, kiddie music," Burns explained. "What age group is 'Puff the Magic Dragon for?" he questioned. "I don't know." "We both don't think there's a huge difference anyway in what makes music awesome for kids and what makes music awesome for adults," he continued. Drozd explained that the kid part of the album isn't necessarily the music, but what Burns is trying to get across. "It's what you're saying, and how you re explaining certain things, and certain things that make it — "oh oh now I'm pooping in the toilet bowl,'" he told The News, referencing some of the song lyrics. "If you're an adult and that's really moving you, then you got some other things to worry about," Drozd joked. Burns quickly chimed in: "I disagree, our criteria was … if we're writing a funny song it has to be funny to us, and if we're writing an inspiring song about loss and longing it has to move us." Burns hasn't appeared on screen for a television show since. In fact, he never intended to in the first place. He thought his Blue's Clues audition was for a voice-over role. "I just wasn't paying attention," he said of his 1995 audition.

- Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol and Nick Jr. UK's Peppa Pig continue to do well in preschool toys sector!

- A host of stars and their families came out to wish DHX Media's Teletubbies a happy 20th anniversary on Sunday 26th February 2017!

- Alison Bakunowich, General Manager, Nickelodeon UK & Ireland meets with Cyma Zarghami, President of Nickelodeon to find out about her career journey, business plans and forecasts for the industry!:

DHX Brands Extends "Teletubbies" Into Video Games With Built Games Agreement; Appoints Consumer Products Licensees For North America

Original DHX Media Press Release via DHXMedia.com:

DHX BRANDS EXTENDS TELETUBBIES INTO VIDEO GAMES WITH BUILT GAMES AGREEMENT

Appoints licensees for North America across additional consumer products categories

Halifax, NS – 16 February 2017 – DHX Brands, the dedicated brand-management and consumer-products arm of DHX Media (or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DHXM; TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B), the world’s leading independent, pure-play children’s content company, has further boosted the presence of Teletubbies in the North American market, appointing Built Games, a market-leading video game developer and publisher, as part of nine new consumer products deals brokered via CPLG North America.

This spring, Built Games will launch Teletubbies Play Time, an interactive mobile app for children that will underscore the trusted brand values of Teletubbies and help promote early learning, while engaging users and developing their senses and motor skills. The app will include a see-and-say feature that utilizes the latest voice recognition technology to help grow children’s vocabulary.

In addition, DHX Brands has appointed eight further new US licensees, including Bladez Toyz (Ancillary Toys), Fiesta Toys (Arcade/Amusement), HW2 (Eyewear), John GmbH (Outdoor Toys), High Point (Children’s Hosiery), Milestone (Live Events), Edgewell Personal Care Brands (Infant Accessories) and Silvertop Associates (Costumes).

The new licensees come on the back of a previously announced agreement for exclusive US broadcast and on-demand rights for 30 brand-new half-hour episodes of Teletubbies, which will begin airing on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. preschool channel and streaming on the Nick Jr. app in 2017.

They join a North American consumer products roster that includes Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (global DVD and Digital), Spin Master (North American Master Toy Distributor), Simon & Schuster (publishing North America), Accessory Innovations (Bags, Backpacks, Hats), SG Company (Footwear), Franco Manufacturing (Juvenile Bedding), Betesh (Toddler Bedding), VTech (Electronic Learning Toys), Cube Interactive (Apps), Hybrid (Apparel), Amscan (Paper and Party Goods), Playtex (Sippy Cups, Bottles, Infant Mealtimes and Pacifiers), Global Brands Group/AME (Sleepwear), Rasta Imposta (Costumes, Novelty hats) and TabTale, the second Teletubbies app partner.

As the flagship property in DHX Media’s strategy to build global brands, the new Teletubbies continues to perform extremely well and is gaining international momentum. Globally, the licensing program is growing rapidly, with more than 85 top-tier partners already on board, underscoring its position as one of the best-loved and most-recognizable children’s properties.

The new Teletubbies follows the same four huggable characters and styling as the original show and has been visually modernized by DHX Media and award-winning UK production company, Darrall Macqueen, bringing a refreshed and contemporary look and feel to one of the world’s favourite preschool properties. The show has been picked up by 23 broadcasters worldwide, as well as Amazon Prime Video in the U.K., where the commissioning broadcaster is CBeebies.

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About DHX Brands
DHX Brands is the dedicated brand-management and consumer-products arm of DHX Media Ltd. (NASDAQ: DHXM; TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B) (www.dhxmedia.com), a leading creator, producer, marketer and broadcaster of family entertainment. DHX Brands specializes in creating, building and maintaining high-profile global entertainment brands within the children’s and young-adult markets. With expertise in brand development, licensing, marketing and creative, we develop brands which captivate and inspire through engaging content, first-class distribution, quality consumer products, immersive live experiences, and digital media. DHX Brands’ world-class portfolio includes Teletubbies, Twirlywoos, In the Night Garden, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Make It Pop!, Slugterra, and Degrassi. DHX Brands has offices in London, Toronto and Los Angeles.

About Built Games
Built Games LLC (www.builtgames.com) is a video game developer and publisher that rocks out games with sass and style. Based in Los Angeles, founded in 2014 by games and entertainment industry veterans with extensive experience creating games and interactive apps for the biggest children’s brands on earth including titles for Warner Bros, Disney, EA and beyond. Built’s mission is to amp up the fun in everyone’s life.

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DHX Media Licenses Teletubbies Season Two To Nick Jr. Channel For U.S. Exclusive

Original DHX Media Press Release via DHXMedia.com:

DHX MEDIA LICENSES TELETUBBIES SEASON TWO TO NICK JR. CHANNEL FOR U.S. EXCLUSIVE

30 brand-new half-hour episodes set to air in 2017

Halifax, NS –10 January 2017– DHX Media (or the “Company”) (TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B; NASDAQ: DHXM), the world’s leading independent, pure-play children’s content company, has licensed exclusive U.S. broadcast rights for 30 brand-new half-hour episodes of Teletubbies which will begin airing on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. preschool channel in 2017.

Josh Scherba, SVP Distribution of DHX Media, said: “The new Teletubbies series is winning fans worldwide, and the pickup of another season in the U.S. points to the enduring appeal of this global brand. With all the recognizable favorites as well as new features, the second season is a real treat for audiences both in the U.S. on Nick Jr., and the U.K. where it will premiere exclusively on CBeebies next year.”

As the flagship property in DHX Media’s strategy to build global brands, the new Teletubbies continues to perform extremely well and is gaining global momentum. The global licensing program is growing rapidly, with more than 85 top-tier licensees already on board, underscoring its position as one of the best-loved and most recognizable international properties. Licensees in core categories include Character Options (award-winning Master Toy line, with distribution in North America and Northern Europe by Spin Master and Southern Europe by Giochi Preziozi) and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (DVD and EST) as well as book publishers Egmont (global rights excluding North America and China) and Simon & Schuster (North America).

Season two of Teletubbies introduces exciting new elements to delight another generation of devotees. Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po continue to laugh, learn and play as they discover a new area of Teletubbyland called the Hidey Hup–a beautiful hidden glade containing equipment for physical Teletubbies fun, including the Tubby Bouncy, Tubby Slidey, Tubby Uppy Downy and the Tubby Spinny. In typical Teletubbies style, they drive to the Hidey Hup in their brand-new honk-honk Tubby Car, singing the infectious Tubby Car song as they travel. The Teletubbies extend their friendship to the adorable and intrepid little Tiddlytubbies–Mi-Mi, Daa Daa, Baa, Ping, RuRu, Nin, Duggle Dee and Umby Pumby–who have their own sing-along signature song. Also, look out for the story of pink tubby custard turning green and a very special Tubby Custard ride carriage for the Noo-noo.

In addition, multi-talented author, comedian, actor and presenter David Walliams and girl band star turned TV presenter Rochelle Humes join the voice cast for season two, alongside Jim Broadbent, Fearne Cotton, Jane Horrocks, Daniel Rigby and Antonia Thomas from season one, as they lend their voices to Teletubbies’ distinctive and much-loved Voice Trumpets.

The new TV show was commissioned and premiered in the UK by CBeebies, and has been picked up by 23 broadcasters worldwide to date, as well as Amazon Prime Video in the U.K.

The new Teletubbies follows the same well-loved characters and styling as the original but has been visually modernized by DHX Media and award-winning U.K. production company, Darrall Macqueen, bringing a refreshed and contemporary look and feel to one of the world’s best-loved preschool properties.

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About Nick Jr.
Nick Jr., the 24-hour network from Nickelodeon dedicated to preschoolers and moms, currently reaches almost 73 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite TV. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nick Jr. and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

About DHX Media
DHX Media Ltd. (www.dhxmedia.com) is the world’s leading independent, pure-play children’s content company. Owner of the world’s largest independent library of children’s content, at more than 11,800 half-hours, the company is recognized globally for such brands as Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, In the Night Garden, Inspector Gadget, Make It Pop, Slugterra and the multiple award-winning Degrassi franchise. As a content producer and owner of intellectual property, DHX Media delivers shows that children love, licensing its content to major broadcasters and streaming services worldwide. Through its subsidiary, WildBrain, DHX Media also operates one of the largest networks of children’s content on YouTube. The company’s robust consumer products program generates royalties from merchandise based on its much-loved children’s brands. Headquartered in Canada, DHX Media has offices in 15 cities globally, and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (DHX.A and DHX.B) and the NASDAQ Global Select Market (DHXM).

Disclaimer
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” under applicable securities laws with respect to DHX Media, including, without limitation, statements regarding the broadcast, distribution, licensing, growth, demand, viewership and business strategies in respect of Teletubbies. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on information currently available to the Company. Actual results or events may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, among other things, include risk factors discussed in materials filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time including matters discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form and annual Management Discussion and Analysis, which also form part of the Company’s annual report on Form 40-F filed with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

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Nickelodeon USA Grows Nick Jr. and NOGGIN’s Preschool Programming Roster with Two Brand-New Animated Series and Season Pickups of Three Shows

Original Nickelodeon Press Release via Business Wire:

Nickelodeon Grows Nick Jr. and NOGGIN’s Preschool Programming Roster with Two Brand-New Animated Series and Season Pickups of Three Shows

Digby Dragon Debuts Monday, Jan. 23, on Nick Jr. Channel; Trucktown Launches Thursday, Jan. 12, on NOGGIN

Nick Jr. Channel to Air Second Seasons of Teletubbies, Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small and Hey Duggee

January 10, 2017 01:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

Digby Dragon. Photo courtesy of Fizzy Productions Ltd 2017

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon is expanding its top-ranked preschool programming slate with the addition of two brand-new animated series: Digby Dragon, premiering Monday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), on the Nick Jr. channel; and Trucktown launching Thursday, Jan. 12, exclusively in the U.S. on NOGGIN, Nickelodeon’s video subscription service for preschoolers. Additionally, the network will air second seasons of three series--Teletubbies, Miffy's Adventures Big and Small and Hey Duggee--for the Nick Jr. channel.

The CG-animated series Digby Dragon (26 half-hour episodes, distributed by Aardman Animations Ltd. and produced by Fizzy Productions Ltd.), airing on Nick Jr. channel, centers on a young dragon named Digby who is learning to fly. Along with his best friends Chips, Fizzy Izzy and Grumpy Goblin, Digby sets off on magical adventures in the colorful and enchanted Applecross Wood. In the series premiere, “Runaway Scottie/Dragon Rock,” Digby gets the chance to be a courageous hero when he rescues Archie from a runaway train. Then, Digby and his friends journey to Peek Rock for a special event. In Digby Dragon, preschoolers will learn about friendship, respect for others and teamwork. The series debuted on Nick Jr. in the U.K. in July 2016, and scored the network’s best weekday launch ever for a new show.

Trucktown. Photo courtesy of Nelvana.

Trucktown (40 half-hour episodes, produced by Corus Entertainment's Nelvana), airing on NOGGIN, features a world populated by young trucks, and centers on Flat Bed Jack and his friends Dump Truck Dan, Monster Truck Max and others as they roar, romp and rock their way through town. The show, based on a book series by children’s author Jon Scieszka (The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales), illustrates that preschoolers can find solutions to any problem through game play and fun.

Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po continue to laugh, learn and play in season two of the new Teletubbies series (30 half-hour episodes, produced by DHX Media), airing on Nick Jr. channel. This season introduces new elements including the brand-new honk-honk Tubby Car and an area of Teletubbyland called the Hidey Hup, a beautiful hidden glade containing equipment for physical Teletubbies fun. Full of exploration, Teletubbies inspires confidence and curiosity in preschoolers, and nurtures childhood development.

Season two of Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small (9 half-hour episodes, commissioned by Mercis Media BV and produced by Blue Zoo Productions Ltd. in London), airing on Nick Jr. channel, offers more everyday explorations and adventures of the smart little bunny, Miffy. Based on the award-winning book series by Dutch author-illustrator Dick Bruna, the show features active stories and dialogue, along with emotional experiences relatable to preschoolers.

The second season of Hey Duggee (18 half-hour episodes, produced by Studio AKA for BBC Worldwide), airing on Nick Jr. channel, continues to follow the loveable dog Duggee as he leads The Squirrel Club, a place where kids can take part in activities, learn new skills and earn badges along the way. The series helps teach preschoolers about responsibility, teamwork and how to make good choices.

NOGGIN is an ad-free, video subscription service that features hundreds of iconic, full-length library episodes, short-form videos, educational content, music videos featuring preschoolers’ favorite Nickelodeon characters, and more, with new content added weekly. Consistently ranking at the top of the charts in the Family and Kids categories, the NOGGIN App is one of the top 10 grossing Kids apps on the App Store, in addition to being the number-one grossing app for Music and Video in the Family Category on Google Play. To date, NOGGIN has 22 library series available, including the recently added classics Miffy and Friends and Teletubbies. Additional titles in the NOGGIN lineup include Blue’s Clues, Go, Diego, Go!, Little Bear, The Backyardigans, Franklin and Pocoyo, among others.

Nick Jr., the 24-hour network from Nickelodeon dedicated to preschoolers and moms, currently reaches almost 73 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite TV. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nick Jr. and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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Popular Nickelodeon Shows Nominated For Awards In The 2016 British Academy Children's Awards

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the exciting news that Nickelodeon has been nominated for awards in the 2016 British Academy Children's Awards, BAFTA's annual awards ceremony which honours the very best in children's media!

Nickelodeon's hit original animated series (Nicktoon) SpongeBob SquarePants and the Nickelodeon USA-BBC CG-animated preschool series Peter Rabbit have both been nominated in the best 'International' series category for the 2016 BAFTA Children's Awards, and the hit Nickelodeon comedy series SpongeBob SquarePants and The Thundermans have both been nominated in the Favourite TV Show category of the BAFTA Kids Vote, the part of the 2016 British Academy Children's Awards in which kids have their say in a nationwide poll to choose their favourite film, television programme, website and game, along with the acquired series The Next Step, which currently airs on Nickelodeon Germany (Deutschland).

The BAFTA Kids' Vote launched on the Tuesday 18th October 2016 and, until Friday 18th November 2016, children aged seven to 14 can cast their votes at the BAFTA Kids website - www.baftakids.org - which includes online challenges, competitions, and information on BAFTA's year-round events and initiatives that give families an insight into creative excellence within film, television and games, through behind-the-scenes roadshows, workshops and masterclasses, and special hospice screenings.

Additionally, Sixteen South, the team behind Nick Jr. UK's popular animated preschool series Lily's Driftwood Bay, and Blue-Zoo Animation Studio, the production studio behind Nick Jr. UK's latest hit series Digby Dragon, have also bagged nominations in the Independent Production Company of the Year category of the 2016 British Academy Children's Awards, along with the preschool series Teletubbies and Teletubbies, which air on Nick Jr. USA, who have been nominated in the Preschool - Live Action and Preschool - Animation categories, respectively.

The winners of British Academy Children's Awards 2016 will be announced at a prestigious ceremony hosted by British actor, writer and comedian Doc Brown at the Roundhouse in London on Sunday 20th November 2016.

Below is the full list of 2016 British Academy Children's Awards nominations. Congratulations and good luck to Nickelodeon and everyone who has been nominated for a Children's BAFTA award!:

ANIMATION

THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL
Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Sarah Fell - Cartoon Network Studios Europe/Cartoon Network

COUNTERFEIT CAT
Ben Marsaud, Sarah Mattingley - Wildseed Studios/Disney Channels EMEA/Disney XD

SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE FARMER'S LLAMAS
Production Team - Aardman Animations/BBC One

STICK MAN
Production Team - Magic Light Pictures/BBC One

CHANNEL OF THE YEAR

CARTOON NETWORK
CBBC
CBEEBIES
TRUETUBE

COMEDY

DIDDY TV
Dez McCarthy, Julian Kemp, Steve Ryde - CBBC Production/CBBC

THE DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK
Production Team - CBBC Production/CBBC

HORRIBLE HISTORIES SPECIAL: SENSATIONAL SHAKESPEARE
Production Team - Lion Television/CBBC

SO AWKWARD
Production Team - Channel X North/CBBC

DRAMA

THE DUMPING GROUND
Emma Reeves, Phil Leach, Sallie Aprahamian - CBBC Production/CBBC

HETTY FEATHER
David Collier, Delyth Thomas, Emma Reeves - CBBC Production/CBBC

REFUGEE Production Team
CTVC Ltd/TrueTube

ROCKET'S ISLAND
Lucy Martin, Paul Cotter, Nick Leather - Lime Pictures/CBBC

ENTERTAINMENT

ART NINJA
Production Team - Dot To Dot Productions/CBBC

DENGINEERS
James Knight, Jennifer Morrison, Annette Williams - CBBC Production/CBBC

MATILDA AND THE RAMSAY BUNCH
Paul Ratcliffe, Colin Steele, Matilda Ramsay - One Potato Two Potato/CBBC

SAM & MARK'S BIG FRIDAY WIND-UP
Sid Cole, Steve Ryde, Dave Skinner - CBBC Production/CBBC

FACTUAL

THE BOY ON THE BICYCLE (MY LIFE)
Rachel Drummond-Hay, Tamsin Summers, Stefania Buonajuti - Drummer TV/CBBC

BLUE PETER
THE WALK THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Zoe Thorman, Matthew Peacock, Andrew Hassall - CBBC Production/CBBC

NEWSROUND HIROSHIMA SPECIAL Georgina Bowman, Leah Boleto, Will Pilkinton - CBBC Production/CBBC OPERATION OUCH! Production Team - Maverick Television/CBBC

FEATURE FILM

THE GOOD DINOSAUR
Peter Sohn, Meg LeFauve - Pixar Animation Studios/Walt Disney Pictures/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

THE JUNGLE BOOK
Jon Favreau, Brigham Taylor - Walt Disney Pictures/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
J.J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, Kathleen Kennedy, Bryan Burk - Lucasfilm/ Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

ZOOTROPOLIS
Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Clark Spencer - Walt Disney Animation Studios//Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

GAME

LEGO DIMENSIONS
Development Team - TT Games/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

LEGO STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
Jamie Eden, James Norton, Tim Wileman - TT Fusion/Warner Bros.

Interactive Entertainment

RATCHET & CLANK
Development Team - Insomniac Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe

TEARAWAY UNFOLDED
Development Team - Media Molecule/Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR

BLUE-ZOO
FACTORY
KARROT ENTERTAINMENT
SIXTEEN SOUTH

INTERACTIVE - ADAPTED

CBEEBIES ADVENT CALENDAR AND NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN
Development Team - CBeebies Production

GET WELL SOON HOSPITAL APP
Juliet Tzabar, Anne Brogan, Ranj Singh - Plug-in Media & Kindle Entertainment

PJ MASKS OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Development Team - Entertainment One/Kids Industries

STAR WARS ARCADE
Development Team - Disney and Goodboy Digital


INTERACTIVE - ORIGINAL

BLINKES
Development Team - Lost My Name

DIXI:3 - GAME OF DIXI
Dan Berlinka, Nina Metivier, Melanie Stokes - Kindle Entertainment Ltd

DOGBISCUIT
Development Team - Blackstaff Games

SECRET LIFE OF BOYS
Development Team - Zodiak Kids Studios

INTERNATIONAL

NOWHERE BOYS
Beth Frey, Tony Ayres, Peter Salmon - Matchbox Pictures/CBBC

PETER RABBIT
Production Team - Nick Jr., Silvergate Media and Frederick Warne & Co Limited, in association with Brown Bag Films/CBeebies

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS
Production Team - Nickelodeon/Nicktoons

WE BARE BEARS
Daniel Chong, Manny Hernandez, Carrie Wilksen - Cartoon Network Studios/Cartoon Network

LEARNING - PRIMARY

AN INTRODUCTION TO EXETER CATHEDRAL
Robert Edmonds, Andrew Chater, Paul Trainor - NRG Digital

I CAN'T GO TO SCHOOL TODAY
Production Team - Mosaic Films for BBC Learning

SEARCH IT UP!
Production Team - Azoomee & ArthurCox

SHAKESPEARE IN SHORTS
Production Team - Fettle Animation/The Firm Music Group/BBC Learning

LEARNING - SECONDARY

KATIE
Production Team - CTVC Ltd/TrueTube

SLEEPING LIONS
David Barnes, Louise Lynch, Neil McKay - Libra Television/David & Goliath/BBC Two

TEN PIECES II
Production Team - Somethin’ Else and BBC Music production for BBC Learning/BBC Two

WALTER TULL - BRITAIN'S BLACK OFFICER
Michael Davies, David Cortese - Off the Records

PERFORMER

NICK JAMES as Hank Zipzer in Hank Zipzer - CBBC

TOM STOURTON as William Shakespeare in Horrible Histories Special: Sensational Shakespeare - CBBC

JUSTIN FLETCHER as Mr Tumble in The Tale of Mr Tumble - CBeebies

LEONA VAUGHAN as Jana in Wolfblood - CBBC

PRESCHOOL - ANIMATION

CLANGERS
Production Team - Coolabi Productions, Factory, CBeebies/CBeebies

GO JETTERS
Adam Redfern, Joanne Allen - CBeebies Production/CBeebies

HEY DUGGEE
Grant Orchard, Janine Voong, Sue Goffe - Studio AKA/CBeebies

SARAH & DUCK
Production Team - Karrot Entertainment/CBeebies

PRESCHOOL - LIVE ACTION

ANDY'S PREHISTORIC ADVENTURES
Production Team - BBC Natural History Unit/CBeebies

SOMETHING SPECIAL
Claire Taylor, Helen Sheppard, Oli Jones - CBeebies Production/CBeebies

TELETUBBIES
Production Team - Darrall Macqueen Limited, DHX Worldwide Limited/CBeebies

TOPSY AND TIM
Production Team - Darrall Macqueen Limited/CBeebies

PRESENTER

MAGGIE ADERIN-POCOCK, CBeebies Stargazing - CBeebies
IAIN STIRLING, The Dog Ate My Homework - CBBC
NAOMI WILKINSON, Naomi's Nightmares of Nature - CBBC
ALEXANDER AND CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN, Operation Ouch! - CBBC

SHORT FORM

CITV SHARE A STORY
Production Team - CITV/CITV

DRAW MY LIFE: MO'S BULLYING STORY
Amy Macaulay/Helen Varley - CBBC Production/CBBC

GOOD AS GOALED
Tom Gran, Martin Woolley - Wildseed Studios/Disney Channels EMEA/Disney XD

TEE AND MO: COME ON GET UP
Dominic Minns, Ellie Wyatt, Nathaniel Cooper - Plug-in Media/CBeebies

WRITER

WRITING TEAM
The Amazing World of Gumball - Cartoon Network

DANIEL POSTGATE, DAVE INGHAM
Clangers - CBeebies

HELEN BLAKEMAN
Hetty Feather - CBBC

WRITING TEAM
Horrible Histories Special: Sensational Shakespeare - CBBC

Kids' Vote - Favourite Film

Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Road Chip
The BFG
Finding Dory
The Good Dinosaur
Hotel Transylvania 2
The Jungle Book
Kung Fu Panda 3
The Secret Life of Pets
Zootropolis

Kids' Vote - Favourite TV Show

The Dumping Ground
Horrid Henry
Jessie
Liv and Maddie
The Next Step
Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu
SpongeBob SquarePants
Thunderbirds Are Go
The Thundermans
We Bare Bears

Kids' Vote - Favourite Game

Crossy Road
Disney Infinity 3.0
FIFA 16
Just Dance 2016
LEGO Dimensions
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Minecraft
Pokémon GO
Skylanders Superchargers
Super Mario Maker

Nominations are correct at the time of going to print. BAFTA reserves the right to make changes to the names listed at any time up until 20 November 2016.

H/T: Licensing Source.

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Nick Jr. USA To Premiere "Miffy's Adventures Big And Small" On Monday 3rd October 2016; NOGGIN To Add "Miffy And Friends"

Miffy, the beloved bunny and star of the titular preschool brand, is coming to Nickelodeon USA on Monday 3rd October 2016 in Miffy's Adventures Big and Small!

Commissioned by Amsterdam-based publishing company Mercis Media and produced by London's Blue Zoo Productions, the first season of the popular CG-animated preschool series will premiere on Nick Jr., while the classic series Miffy and Friends series, which originally aired on Nick Jr. USA between 2003-2009, will be available through NOGGIN, Nickelodeon's video subscription service for preschoolers that's available on iOS and Apple TV, Android and Amazon.

Miffy's Adventures Big and Small follows Miffy, a sweet, smart and very cute little bunny who loves to learn about the world around her with her best friends Grunty and Melanie. Together they go on adventures, big AND small, to learn all about the world on Miffy's doorstep. The CGI-animated show features a simple narrative that focuses on emotional experiences preschoolers can relate to, and teaches viewers about early mathematics, vocabulary and colors.

Mercis Media owns Miffy and Friends and is the brand's international licensor. The company has more than 250 Miffy licensees spanning plush, apparel, toys and accessories. Big Tent Entertainment is the property's North American licensing agent.

The brand is based on the book series by Dutch author-illustrator Dick Bruna. More than 120 titles have been published since the character's inception in 1955.

Below is Nickelodeon USA's official press release announcing the news, via NickPress.com:

NICKELODEON WELCOMES MIFFY TO NICK JR. CHANNEL
AND NOGGIN, MONDAY, OCT. 3

Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small Premieres on the Nick Jr. Channel at 2 p.m. (ET/PT); Classic Miffy and Friends Library Launches on NOGGIN App

NEW YORK–Sept. 19, 2016– Nickelodeon welcomes the beloved bunny Miffy to its preschool platforms with the launch of the brand-new series Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small on the Nick Jr. channel and the addition of the classic Miffy and Friends library to NOGGIN, Nickelodeon’s video subscription service for preschoolers, beginning Monday, Oct. 3. Each series follows the everyday explorations and adventures of Miffy, a smart little bunny who sees the world through the eyes of a preschooler. Both of the Miffy shows are based on the award-winning book series by Dutch author-illustrator Dick Bruna.

Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small offers a new take on the classic series and follows Miffy as she goes out with her friends to discover the exciting world around her. Through a simple narrative, the CG-animated show features active stories and dialogue, along with emotional experiences relatable to preschoolers. Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small is commissioned by Mercis Media BV and produced by Blue Zoo Productions Ltd in London. Miffy and Friends is an internationally acclaimed, stop-motion animated series that weaves together simple animated tales with interactive games in which Miffy helps preschoolers learn early mathematics, colors and vocabulary.

In the series premiere of Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small, “Miffy and the Puddles/Miffy and the Dragon/Miffy the Farmer,” on Monday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. (ET/PT), Miffy discovers she can play all her favorite games indoors when it’s raining outside. Then, Uncle Pilot surprises Miffy with a dragon-related present and Miffy is given a seed that grows into a sunflower.

The first season of Miffy and Friends will be available on NOGGIN beginning Monday, Oct. 3, with the remaining episodes in the library rolling out in the coming months. Currently available on iOS and Apple TV, Android and Amazon, NOGGIN consistently ranks at the top of the charts in the Family and Kids categories and is one of the top five grossing Kids apps on the App Store, in addition to being the number-one grossing app for Music and Video on Google Play. To date, NOGGIN has 20 library series available including Teletubbies, Blue’s Clues; Go, Diego, Go! and The Backyardigans, among others.

Miffy was “born” on June 21, 1955, when Dutch artist Dick Bruna first drew the character to entertain his young son while on a rainy seaside holiday in Holland. The series of picture books which followed used simple illustrations and rhyming text to explore the universal experiences of childhood, immediately earning Bruna international critical acclaim as an author and artist. Over sixty years later, the Miffy books have sold more than 85 million copies, and are currently published in more than 50 languages.

Founded in 1971 and based in the Netherlands, Mercis bv owns the copyright to Miffy and Friends and is the brand’s worldwide licensor. It has over 250 licensees for Miffy worldwide, featuring over 10,000 unique products, including videos, plush, apparel, toys and accessories. Dick Bruna’s books, over 120 titles, help young children understand the world around them with familiar story lines. Big Tent Entertainment is the North American licensing agent for Miffy and Friends.

Nick Jr., the 24-hour network from Nickelodeon dedicated to preschoolers and moms, currently reaches almost 73 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite TV. For more information or artwork, visit www.nickpress.com. Nick Jr. and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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DHX Brands Signs Six More "Teletubbies" Licensing Deals In North America

Original DHX Media Press Release via DHXMedia.com:

DHX BRANDS SIGNS SIX MORE TELETUBBIES LICENSING DEALS IN NORTH AMERICA

New series premiered in the US on May 30th on Nick Jr.

Halifax, NS – 14 June 2016 – DHX Brands, the dedicated brand-management and consumer-products arm of DHX Media ("DHX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DHXM; TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B), has signed six new North American licensees for its hit preschool property, Teletubbies, in a series of deals brokered by CPLG North America. DHX Media’s new Teletubbies series launched last month on Nick Jr. in the US and is also airing on Family Jr. in Canada.

Joining the roster of top-tier licensees on the brand are Hybrid (Apparel), Amscan (Paper and Party Goods), Playtex (Sippy Cups, Bottles, Infant Mealtimes and Pacifiers), Global Brands Group/AME (Sleepwear), Rasta Imposta (Costumes, Novelty hats) and TabTale, the second Teletubbies app partner. These join a line-up of previously announced Teletubbies licensees, including Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (global DVD and Digital), Spin Master (North American Master Toy Distributor), Accessory Innovations (Bags, Backpacks, Hats), SG Company (Footwear), Franco Manufacturing (Juvenile Bedding), Betesh (Toddler Bedding), VTech (Electronic Learning Toys) and Cube Interactive (Apps).

To date, more than 65 licensing deals worldwide have been signed for the new Teletubbies.

Tom Roe, Commercial Director, DHX Brands, said: “These new deals, signed in the lead up to the U.S. broadcast launch on Nick Jr., are testament to the overwhelming interest in this brand from licensees in North America. It’s a very exciting time – we have great companies on board for consumer products and we are looking forward to growing the Teletubbies presence in North America for a new generation of fans.”

Global phenomenon Teletubbies first launched in March 1997 and became one of the most successful global children’s brands of all time. It has reached more than 1 billion children to date and the original episodes have aired in over 120 territories in 45 different languages. It was the very first western pre-school property to air on China’s CCTV reaching an audience of 300 million children. Its enduring resonance with children is further underscored by the brand’s postings on YouTube which reach over 100 million views per month.

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About DHX Brands
DHX Brands is the dedicated brand-management and consumer-products arm of DHX Media Ltd. (NASDAQ: DHXM; TSX: DHX.A, DHX.B) (www.dhxmedia.com), a leading creator, producer, marketer and broadcaster of family entertainment. DHX Brands specializes in creating, building and managing high-profile global entertainment brands within the children’s and young-adult markets. With expertise in brand development, licensing, marketing and creative, we develop brands which captivate and inspire through engaging content, first-class distribution, quality consumer products, immersive live experiences, and digital media. DHX Brands’ world-class portfolio includes Teletubbies, Twirlywoos, In the Night Garden, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Make It Pop!, Slugterra, and Degrassi. DHX Brands has offices in London, Toronto and Los Angeles.

About CPLG
CPLG (www.cplg.com) is one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies with offices in the UK, Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Middle East, Greece & Turkey and the US. Owned by DHX Media (www.dhxmedia.com) a leader in the creation, production and licensing of family entertainment rights, CPLG has more than 40 years of experience in the licensing industry. It provides each of its clients with dedicated licensing and marketing industry professionals and a fully-integrated product development, legal and accounting service. CPLG believes that partnership is about clarity, openness and trust, and is widely known for its no-nonsense, straightforward approach; Expert Common Sense.

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Spin Master Brings Play To Life With New Programming, Licensed Products For 2016; Nickelodeon's "Rusty Rivets" Among The Company's Hot New Launches

Original Spin Master Press Release via PR Newswire:

Spin Master Brings Play to Life with New Programming, Licensed Products for 2016

Rusty Rivets among the company's hot new launches

TORONTO, June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Spin Master (Spin Master Corp. TSX: TOY) a leading global children's entertainment company, has announced an exciting array of new licensing partnerships with top entertainment properties and iconic brands for the Fall 2016 season. The company is also preparing for the debut of Rusty Rivets, its new, highly anticipated animated series which will be broadcast on Nickelodeon.

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From new titles, to nostalgic favorites and modern blockbusters, Spin Master's 2016 licensed portfolio is its most significant to date. The line-up further expands Spin Master's steadily growing licensing division, which has helped propel the company's global success.

"As Spin Master continues to grow, we are focused on building and partnering with evergreen properties that parents and families can connect with through programming and product," said Ben Gadbois, President and Chief Operating Officer, Spin Master Ltd. "We understand how play extends from the screen to the physical world and we're pleased to announce multiple master licensee agreements and our new series, Rusty Rivets."

Meet Rusty!

Rusty Rivets, produced and created by Spin Master Entertainment, follows Rusty, a resourceful and tech-savvy young hero. Rusty invents his way out of every jam, creating wild, awesome contraptions with found objects, imagination and his best bud Ruby to help save the day. Rusty's adventures will begin on Nickelodeon on August 22, with 26 episodes scheduled for the first season. Young fans who are as resourceful as the show's animated hero will find pre-released episodes online as early as June.

Spin Master will release a line of toys that will focus on exactly what Rusty does in the show – "Design it and combine it." Families can look forward to bringing Rusty home in Fall 2017, when products will be available at leading retailers.

Nostalgia Reigns

Spin Master's 2016 licensing portfolio represents some of the year's biggest entertainment properties. Among them, there is a healthy dose of nostalgia, as iconic properties have been reimagined for a new generation.

* The Powerpuff Girls are back in action. Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup made their long-awaited return to the airwaves in April. As Global Master Toy Licensee, Spin Master will bring the Cartoon Network's beloved franchise to life in the physical world through its line of plush, figures and playsets. The Powerpuff Girls' memorable "girl power" appeals to fans present and past; the new Spin Master products will be available for Fall 2016.

* Another blast from childhood past, the Teletubbies are back with an all new TV series and new line of preschool children's toys. Modernized for a new generation, the show brings the colorful world of Teletubbyland alive through laughter, learning and exploration. Spin Master will distribute a range of Teletubbies plush, plastics and bath toys set to be on shelf in France, Germany and Benelux in Fall 2016 and the US in Spring 2017.

* Retro favorite Popples continues to please following the series' return to screens as a Netflix original series earlier this year. The BPP's (Best Popple Pals) from Popplopolis, cute characters that "pop" open from a soft fuzzy ball into a fun-loving friend, all have a unique personality. As Global Master Toy Licensee, Spin Master will help fans find the one that's just right for them in Fall 2016 with plush, playset and figures.

* There's more than a nod to the past with Noddy, the character created by renowned children's author Enid Blyton in 1949. In the refreshed preschool television series, co-produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and France's Gaumont Animation, Noddy becomes a Toyland Detective, searching for clues to mysteries in each episode. Spin Master will serve as the Master Toy Licensee with a Fall 2016 launch for a wide range of toys including figures, playsets, vehicles, games and more.

Summer Features

A blockbuster summer is on the way for Spin Master, whose licensed products will bring to life the characters and vehicles that are set to dominate the silver screen.

* As the 50th anniversary of Star Trek™ nears, fans are eager to revisit the universe once inhabited by the Starship Enterprise. Now, they can take to the skies themselves with the Air Hogs Enterprise NCC-1701-A. Featuring an integrated light system, authentic sounds and collector's display stand, Star Trek fans should prepare to set phasers to stun on July 1.

* Few Super Heroes have captured the hearts of fans quite like the Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel, and in 2016, the two finally come face-to-face on the big screen in Warner Bros. Pictures' action adventure film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Those who side with the Dark Knight are in luck as they can explore Gotham City with the Air Hogs Movie Replica Batmobile™, available now, and Air Hogs RC Batwing™, available Fall 2016.

* Universal Studios' The Secret Life of Pets grants a peek into the lives of pets in a bustling Manhattan apartment building after the humans leave for the day. From the creators of Despicable Me, the animated film follows Max and his friends on their adventures. As Master Toy Licensee, Spin Master has made sure there's a pet for everyone with a full line of plush, figures and playsets that launched in May and to highlight the star of the film, a Best Friend Max Talking Plush.

* Feathery friends make the jump from the small screen to the big screen in 2016's The Angry Birds Movie where an unlikely cast of flightless birds must band together to investigate what newly arrived pigs are up to. Spin Master is a key licensee for the animated comedy, making the 3D movie into real life fun with toys that kids can collect, crash, play and display. Plush, playsets, figures and collectible vinyls are available now.

Preschool Sensations

The young set have a lot to look forward to this fall as Spin Master continues to deliver with its growing portfolio of preschool brands and licenses.

* PAW Patrol is on a roll through 2016 as the leading preschool brand continues to teach kids the value of teamwork and friendship. In addition to Spin Master products from its wildly popular show, which airs in more than 160 countries and territories, the license extends to multiple partners who together let kids experience adventures alongside their favorite pups - firedog Marshall, police pup Chase and fearless Skye.

* Children around the world have fallen for Masha and The Bear and the mischievous adventures of the precocious Masha and her warm-hearted friend Bear. With lively music and song, their fun and wild adventures are available on Netflix where viewers can frolic along with the animated characters. As Master Toy Licensee, Spin Master will release a wide range of toys for Fall 2016.

* Kids can buckle up and join the fun in TruckTown, written by renowned children's author Jon Scieszka. Trucktown is filled with good old-fashioned fun, following the lives and big personalities of the trucks that live there and a full line of figures and playsets is available now to bring those personalities home.

* Spin Master's new Build-A-Bear Workshop™ Stuffing Station, Furry Friends and Outfits allow children to bring home the fun of the brand's interactive store experience this fall. Spin Master's craft activity products will launch Fall 2016 in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia with plans for a full global rollout in 2017. Soon, kids around the world will be able to make their very own furry friends at home.

Engineering Overdrive

* Kids of all ages can look forward to revving up their engineering prowess as a new set of licenses for Spin Master's Meccano brand hits the streets in 2016.

* Meccano continues to bring modern innovation into its line of construction sets, featuring high-tech materials and designs to help a new generation of makers bring their dreams to life. Car aficionados and motorcycle enthusiasts alike will find it easier than ever to bring home the vehicles of their dreams with new Meccano sets of iconic Ferrari, Lamborghini and Ducati models. From the working gull wings on the LaFerrari to the moving pistons in the Lamborghini Aventador or the side-mounted staggered shotgun exhaust of the Ducati Monster 1200 S, no detail is missed on the new Meccano sets that will launch Fall 2016.

Continuing to build on some of its most successful partnerships, Spin Master will extend its licensing partnerships with How to Train Your Dragon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Minecraft to bring the best of play to young children around the world.

About Spin Master Corp.
Spin Master is a leading global children's entertainment company that creates, designs, manufactures and markets a diversified portfolio of innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including Zoomer™ Dino, Bakugan Battle Brawlers™, Air Hogs®, and 2015 Toys of The Year, Bunchems and Meccanoid G15. Since 2005, Spin Master has received 63 TIA Toy of The Year (TOTY) nominations with 16 wins across a variety of product categories. Spin Master has been recognized with 12 TOTY nominations for Innovative Toy of the Year, more than any of its competitors. Spin Master is among a limited number of companies that not only develop and produce global entertainment properties, characters and content, but also monetize that content through the creation, sale and licensing of products. To date, Spin Master has produced six television series, including 2007 hit series Bakugan Battle Brawlers and its current hit PAW Patrol, which is broadcast in over 160 countries and territories globally. Spin Master employs over 1,000 people globally with offices in Canada, United States, Mexico, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia.

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